The New Age Movement is in a class by itself. Unlike most formal religions, it has no holy text, no central organisation and no formal leadership but they do tend to share some similar beliefs. Many adherents tend to follow the new age due to the fact of the disenchantment with main stream religions. The counter culture movement of the 1960’s saw a return-to-earth philosophy and the 1970’s saw the rise of various New Age groups which raised concern at first. Examples:Hare Krishna’s, Moonies, Children of God and Scientology.
Adherents:
to be devoted to a particular group, political party or religion. To be a follower of. The extent which a patient continues the agreed-upon mode of manipulation under the limited supervision when faced with conflicting demands, as characterized from agreement or maintenance.
Atheist:
is a person who is the does not believe in God or gods.
Agonistic:
is a person who is unsure of the existence of a God or gods.
Immigration:
Immigration is the introduction of new people into a habitat or population. Immigration has seen an increase in both religious pluralism and diversity in Australia after many conflicts in the 1900’s. Examples: World war 2 and Vietnam war.
White Australian policy:
The White Australia policy comprises various historical policies that intentionally restricted "non-white" immigration to Australia from 1901 to 1973. Most immigrants until the 1990’s came from Britain, they were therefore mostly Christian. With the relaxation of the White Australian Policy there was an increase in religious diversity with Australia.Post WWII era saw an increase in religious pluralism (different denominations of the one religion).
Denominational switching:
A more recent phenomenon is Denominational switching. In the past people tended to remain with the denomination that their parents had baptised them, however in more recent times denominational switching has become more common. Many people, especially young people, find their denomination boring or out of touch and switch to a more exciting and engaging denomination.
Religious conversion:
is the adoption of a new religion that differs from the convert's previous religion. Example: Christianity to Islam.
Interfaith dialogue: is to give a better understanding between other religions. Examples in Australia:
1)The Australian National Dialogue of Christians, Muslims and Jews which commenced in 2003.
2)The Australian Partnership of Ethnic and Religious Organisations, 2003
3)Studies of Religion courses in high schools, where students of different faiths work together
Ecumenical movement:
working toward unity and cooperation between the Christian denominations. Examples in Australia: The New South Wales Ecumenical Council and The National Council of Churches.
Secularism:
Secularism means being free from religion or spirituality. Secular systems are based on reason, fact and science. As it is a key feature of democracy it champions the idea of freedom of religion/freedom from religion.
Indigenous spirituality:
In recent time there has been a resurgence of indigenous spiritual due to the fact of the removal of the white Australian policy, eugenics, the more political and social acceptance and freedom has contribute to the resurgence.
Religious pluralism:
is defined to help with the acceptance of various religions and come to a better understanding of each religion.
Religious Diversity: helps the community come together and grow in acceptance as Australia is a multicultural society
Pentecostal-ism
is fast growing and very popular denomination within christianitity. They are apart on the charismatic movement which adherents are baptised in the Holy Spirit which inturns they adherents speak in tongue. There are over 250 million adherents worldwide
By Mishlene Khouri
Native title:
A property right. When, for some indigenous people, their rights and interests towards their land, which have come from their cultural traditions, laws and customs, are recognized by Australian Law. Example: Native Title Act 1993 for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. This act makes sure that the native title rights and relationships are monitored and fulfilled justly.
Mabo:
The term Mabo refers to the Mabo vs. Queensland case and the Australian High Court judgment resulting on the 3rd of June, 1992. This is when the Native and Land title of the Indigenous People; the Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, was recognized as common law, and was also great turning point in achieving justice in Aboriginal rights and freedom in Australia.
Wik:
refers to the December, 1996 Wik case. There were many issues left unresolved with the Mabo decision in relation to the Native Title, pastoral leases and mining companies. If the Indigenous community could prove that they were continually using the leased land, their land rights could coexist with the pastoralist rights, and the result was that they could coexist on the land leased from the government (crown land).
National Council of Churches:
An example of the ecumenical movement. It is a national organization which meet every three years. “The National Council of Churches in Australia gathers together in pilgrimage those Churches and Christian communities which confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Savior according to the Scriptures and commit themselves to deepen their relationship with each other in order to express more visibly the unity willed by Christ for his Church, and to work together towards the fulfillment of their mission of common witness, proclamation and service, to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.”
NSW Ecumenical Council:
a fellowship of churches in NSW and the ACT. The network was formed in 1946, later evolving into the NSW Ecumenical Council.
“As churches together we are committed to a journey of peace and reconciliation for ourselves and our world, rediscovering our unity in the love of Christ in order that God's love and healing may be known to all. “They are another example of the Ecumenical movement in Australia.
Multi-faith:
to believe that no religion is superior to another and to accept different views and beliefs from multiple different faiths. One multi-faith organization is The Multifaith Association of South Australia (MFA).
Reconciliation:
to settle any quarrels, conflicts and differences and to reunite, forgive and reestablish relationships, once more. Reconciliation is very important within the Australian society and aims to establish respect amongst indigenous and non-indigenous Australians, and bring abouts equality amongst all individuals. Reconciliation Australia, a nonprofit and non-government organization, est. in 2001, is an example of Reconciliation movements and it provides a continuing national focus for reconciliation.
Religious Tradition: a system of beliefs, practices, worships and devotions by a group or community of people; a religion. The five main religious traditions in our world are Judaism, Islam, Christianity Hinduism and Buddhism.
Dispossession:
to take way ones possessions, rights and property and to deprive them of ownership. For example, many Aborigines, as part of the stolen generation, experienced dispossession from their families and homes when they were taken away. Another example is the constant dispossession experienced by the indigenous communities, when their land was first taken away from them with the first settlements and continual dispossession of identity, culture, rights, land and property.
Land Rights movement: Movement towards achieving rights for aboriginal people to their land and property such as the Mabo and Wik cases, freedom rides and so on
Dreaming:
a word used to describe the complex and intricate beliefs, views and values of the Aboriginal and indigenous people of Australia. It tells them how the world was created and how it should be cared for.
Kinship:
relationships between those who are biologically related to each other who, with their relationships come many rights responsibilities. Kins
hip is a system of how these are applied for each relationship. For example kinship would decide who could marry who, depending on how the people were related.
Census:
a system of gathering information about a certain population, commonly undertaken systematically as a survey. Such as the Australian census whi
ch is undertaken every 5 years, shows the dynamic statistics, changes and patterns in Australian society over time. This information is then used by the government to determine changes, decisions and reforms in social, economic religious areas and many others, to benefit the whole population.
Religious Landscape:
all religious aspects coming together to create a culture, such as the religious landscape of Australia, post – 1945 is affected by characteristics such as: Christianity being the major religious tradition, secularism, immigration, denominational switching, new age religions and so on. These aspects shape the Australia’s religious layout and combined they create a religious landscape.
Ceremonial life:
explains the rituals and traditions of the Aboriginal culture. .For example, ceremonial life is very significant in the Aboriginal culture and teaches the rituals and practices of, for example, the initiation ceremony and process for young females and males to adulthood
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by Vivian Chirinian
New age religion:
The New Age Movement is in a class by itself. Unlike most formal religions, it has no holy text, no central organisation and no formal leadership but they do tend to share some similar beliefs. Many adherents tend to follow the new age due to the fact of the disenchantment with main stream religions. The counter culture movement of the 1960’s saw a return-to-earth philosophy and the 1970’s saw the rise of various New Age groups which raised concern at first. Examples:Hare Krishna’s, Moonies, Children of God and Scientology.
Adherents:
to be devoted to a particular group, political party or religion. To be a follower of. The extent which a patient continues the agreed-upon mode of manipulation under the limited supervision when faced with conflicting demands, as characterized from agreement or maintenance.
Atheist:
is a person who is the does not believe in God or gods.
Agonistic:
is a person who is unsure of the existence of a God or gods.
Immigration:
Immigration is the introduction of new people into a habitat or population. Immigration has seen an increase in both religious pluralism and diversity in Australia after many conflicts in the 1900’s. Examples: World war 2 and Vietnam war.
White Australian policy:
The White Australia policy comprises various historical policies that intentionally restricted "non-white" immigration to Australia from 1901 to 1973. Most immigrants until the 1990’s came from Britain, they were therefore mostly Christian. With the relaxation of the White Australian Policy there was an increase in religious diversity with Australia.Post WWII era saw an increase in religious pluralism (different denominations of the one religion).
Denominational switching:
A more recent phenomenon is Denominational switching. In the past people tended to remain with the denomination that their parents had baptised them, however in more recent times denominational switching has become more common. Many people, especially young people, find their denomination boring or out of touch and switch to a more exciting and engaging denomination.
Religious conversion:is the adoption of a new religion that differs from the convert's previous religion. Example: Christianity to Islam.
Interfaith dialogue: is to give a better understanding between other religions. Examples in Australia:
1)The Australian National Dialogue of Christians, Muslims and Jews which commenced in 2003.
2)The Australian Partnership of Ethnic and Religious Organisations, 2003
3)Studies of Religion courses in high schools, where students of different faiths work together
Ecumenical movement:
working toward unity and cooperation between the Christian denominations. Examples in Australia: The New South Wales Ecumenical Council and The National Council of Churches.
Secularism:
Secularism means being free from religion or spirituality. Secular systems are based on reason, fact and science. As it is a key feature of democracy it champions the idea of freedom of religion/freedom from religion.
Indigenous spirituality:
In recent time there has been a resurgence of indigenous spiritual due to the fact of the removal of the white Australian policy, eugenics, the more political and social acceptance and freedom has contribute to the resurgence.
Religious pluralism:
is defined to help with the acceptance of various religions and come to a better understanding of each religion.
Religious Diversity: helps the community come together and grow in acceptance as Australia is a multicultural society
Pentecostal-ism
is fast growing and very popular denomination within christianitity. They are apart on the charismatic movement which adherents are baptised in the Holy Spirit which inturns they adherents speak in tongue. There are over 250 million adherents worldwide
By Mishlene Khouri
Native title:A property right. When, for some indigenous people, their rights and interests towards their land, which have come from their cultural traditions, laws and customs, are recognized by Australian Law. Example: Native Title Act 1993 for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. This act makes sure that the native title rights and relationships are monitored and fulfilled justly.
Mabo:
The term Mabo refers to the Mabo vs. Queensland case and the Australian High Court judgment resulting on the 3rd of June, 1992. This is when the Native and Land title of the Indigenous People; the Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, was recognized as common law, and was also great turning point in achieving justice in Aboriginal rights and freedom in Australia.
Wik:
refers to the December, 1996 Wik case. There were many issues left unresolved with the Mabo decision in relation to the Native Title, pastoral leases and mining companies. If the Indigenous community could prove that they were continually using the leased land, their land rights could coexist with the pastoralist rights, and the result was that they could coexist on the land leased from the government (crown land).
National Council of Churches:
An example of the ecumenical movement. It is a national organization which meet every three years. “The National Council of Churches in Australia gathers together in pilgrimage those Churches and Christian communities which confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Savior according to the Scriptures and commit themselves to deepen their relationship with each other in order to express more visibly the unity willed by Christ for his Church, and to work together towards the fulfillment of their mission of common witness, proclamation and service, to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.”
NSW Ecumenical Council:
a fellowship of churches in NSW and the ACT. The network was formed in 1946, later evolving into the NSW Ecumenical Council.
“As churches together we are committed to a journey of peace and reconciliation for ourselves and our world, rediscovering our unity in the love of Christ in order that God's love and healing may be known to all. “They are another example of the Ecumenical movement in Australia.
Multi-faith:
to believe that no religion is superior to another and to accept different views and beliefs from multiple different faiths. One multi-faith organization is The Multifaith Association of South Australia (MFA).
Reconciliation:
to settle any quarrels, conflicts and differences and to reunite, forgive and reestablish relationships, once more. Reconciliation is very important within the Australian society and aims to establish respect amongst indigenous and non-indigenous Australians, and bring abouts equality amongst all individuals. Reconciliation Australia, a nonprofit and non-government organization, est. in 2001, is an example of Reconciliation movements and it provides a continuing national focus for reconciliation.
Religious Tradition: a system of beliefs, practices, worships and devotions by a group or community of people; a religion. The five main religious traditions in our world are Judaism, Islam, Christianity Hinduism and Buddhism.
Dispossession:
to take way ones possessions, rights and property and to deprive them of ownership. For example, many Aborigines, as part of the stolen generation, experienced dispossession from their families and homes when they were taken away. Another example is the constant dispossession experienced by the indigenous communities, when their land was first taken away from them with the first settlements and continual dispossession of identity, culture, rights, land and property.
Land Rights movement: Movement towards achieving rights for aboriginal people to their land and property such as the Mabo and Wik cases, freedom rides and so on
Dreaming:
a word used to describe the complex and intricate beliefs, views and values of the Aboriginal and indigenous people of Australia. It tells them how the world was created and how it should be cared for.
Kinship:
relationships between those who are biologically related to each other who, with their relationships come many rights responsibilities. Kins
hip is a system of how these are applied for each relationship. For example kinship would decide who could marry who, depending on how the people were related.
Census:
a system of gathering information about a certain population, commonly undertaken systematically as a survey. Such as the Australian census whi
ch is undertaken every 5 years, shows the dynamic statistics, changes and patterns in Australian society over time. This information is then used by the government to determine changes, decisions and reforms in social, economic religious areas and many others, to benefit the whole population.
Religious Landscape:
all religious aspects coming together to create a culture, such as the religious landscape of Australia, post – 1945 is affected by characteristics such as: Christianity being the major religious tradition, secularism, immigration, denominational switching, new age religions and so on. These aspects shape the Australia’s religious layout and combined they create a religious landscape.
Ceremonial life:
explains the rituals and traditions of the Aboriginal culture. .For example, ceremonial life is very significant in the Aboriginal culture and teaches the rituals and practices of, for example, the initiation ceremony and process for young females and males to adulthood